Tag: Justice
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Romualdez Urges Lawyers to Champion Constitution and Justice for All
During the 20th National Convention of Lawyers held in Lahug, Cebu City, Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez emphasized the crucial role of lawyers in safeguarding the constitution, justice, and the rule of law. Addressing members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Romualdez highlighted the importance of protecting those who cannot afford legal services, underscoring that…
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Philippines Ready to Cooperate with Interpol on ICC’s Duterte Probe, Palace Says
The Philippine government has expressed its willingness to work with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) should the International Criminal Court (ICC) seek assistance in its investigation of former President Rodrigo Duterte, according to a statement from Malacañang on Friday. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, speaking to reporters in Pasay City, reiterated the country’s withdrawal from…
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House Committee Issues Second Contempt Order Against Police Colonel
In a significant development at the House of Representatives, the quad committee has once again cited Colonel Hector Grijaldo for contempt. This action was taken during the committee’s 14th session held at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on January 21, 2025. Grijaldo, a former police chief from Mandaluyong City, faced the committee’s ire for…
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Interior Secretary Assures Swift Arrest of Ex-BuCor Chief Bantag
Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced on Tuesday that the arrest of former Bureau of Corrections director general Gerald Bantag is imminent. Speaking to reporters at the Palace, Remulla stated that authorities have pinpointed Bantag’s location, though they have yet to apprehend him. ‘We know where he is but we have not found…
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High-Ranking NPA Member Arrested for 2021 Murder of Young Football Star
In a significant development in the fight against insurgency, authorities have apprehended a senior member of the New People’s Army (NPA) linked to the tragic killing of promising football player Keith Absalon and his cousin Nolven Absalon in Masbate City back in June 2021. The arrest of the suspect, known by the alias ‘Onang’, was…
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CFO Denounces Brutal Killing of Filipina by Husband in Slovenia
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has strongly condemned the horrific murder of 27-year-old Filipina Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič, who was allegedly killed by her Slovenian husband, Mitja Kocjančič, during their holiday in Bled, Slovenia on December 29, 2024. The CFO expressed their solidarity with the victim’s family, denouncing domestic violence and calling for justice in a…
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Police Identify ‘Person of Interest’ in Brutal Stabbing of SEA Games Medalist
In a shocking incident, the Philippine National Police have pinpointed a ‘person of interest’ following the brutal murder of Mervin Guarte, a decorated athlete and Airman First Class, who was fatally stabbed in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. The attack occurred early Tuesday morning, leaving the community in mourning and the police in a fervent search…
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Tragic Death of National Athlete Mervin Guarte in Oriental Mindoro Stabbing
In a shocking incident, Mervin Guarte, a national athlete and Airman First Class, was fatally stabbed in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. The 33-year-old Southeast Asian Games multimedalist was attacked early Tuesday morning while sleeping on a couch at the residence of village Councilor Dante Albo Abel in Sitio Pinagkaisahan, Barangay Camilmil. The assailant used a…
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National Athlete and Airman Fatally Stabbed in Oriental Mindoro
In a shocking incident, Mervin Guarte, a decorated national athlete and Airman First Class, was stabbed to death in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. The attack occurred early Tuesday morning at around 4:30 a.m. in Sitio Pinagkaisahan, Barangay Camilmil, while Guarte was sleeping on a couch at the residence of village Councilor Dante Albo Abel. Guarte,…
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Philippine Government Vows Justice for Murdered Filipino Worker in Kuwait
The Philippine government, through the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), has pledged to pursue justice for a Filipino worker killed in Kuwait. DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac emphasized the government’s commitment during a recent media briefing, stating that the primary suspect is currently detained and under investigation by Kuwaiti authorities. A legal representative from the…
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